Tender

Soft Facilities Management (FM) Services

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 08:37

TenderUpdate

09 May 2025 at 13:05

Tender

08 May 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is currently updating its tender for the provision of Soft Facilities Management (FM) Services. This procurement involves daily cleaning of railway stations, depots, offices, periodic deep cleans, waste removal, and pest control across its railway network, including the East West Railway. The tender falls under the services category with the main delivery regions being UKG, UKI, and UKJ1. The current stage of this process is a tender update, with a tender period closing on 15 July 2025 and the award period concluding on 1 September 2025. The procurement method is selective, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, and invites suitably qualified suppliers from the dynamic market 'RISQS' to participate via the e-Sourcing portal, Market Dojo.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the cleaning and sanitation services industry, particularly those experienced in exterior cleaning and capable of meeting high-quality standards within a railway environment. With a substantial contract value, it offers a lucrative opportunity for a single appointed supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the UK. Potential suppliers must demonstrate technical ability and a commitment to standards such as ISO9001, 14001, and 45001, as well as fulfilling economic and technical requirements, including certain insurance obligations and compliance with the living wage standards.

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Notice Title

Soft Facilities Management (FM) Services

Notice Description

Procurement of Soft Facilities Management (FM) Services to include daily cleaning of railway stations, depots and offices, and periodic deep cleans at stations and depots, waste removal, and pest control across the Chiltern Railway network, including East West Railway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be granted dependent on meeting service level criteria and performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031132-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,215,142 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,215,142 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Iain Alexander
Contact Email
iain.alexander@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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